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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: June 28, 2025

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Shaun Bloodworth posted an update

1 month ago (April 2, 2026)

I am now 8 months post OHS. I was extremely positive, helping alot of people who were struggling with the surgery and mental health. I am going great and back at the gym. My heart is fantastic and have had a very positive outcome. The problem for me over the... Read more.

Fidel Martãnez Ruiz

Hey Shaun. I was reading your simptoms story, with the heavy feeling at the stomach level and are very similar to what I'm feeling. I visited the gastroenterologist Who made me an endoscopy with null results. Then I guess that in my case, given the good results of ECG and... Read more.

Marie Myers

I think that having a surgery of this magnitude does change us. It does present our own mortality in a way to us that makes us truly realize we wonâ€™t last foreverâ€¦And our recovery is both physical and emotional. Discussing this with your doctor and coming up with a plan... Read more.

Pamela Gregory

I definitely had a lot of emotional ups and downs for a long time. I am now 3 1/2 years post op and can say that is a rarity now. For quite some time, I would cry at the drop of a hat which is not like me. I think... Read more.

Rose Madura

I'm glad you are addressing this with your doctor, Shaun and coming up with a plan. I believe we really are warriors. It's not just a cute saying we use. We have had to come to grips with our mortality. But we overcame and went through with the surgery. This... Read more.

J Alexander Lassally

Hi Shaun - as others say well, this is a life changing surgery and it is a really big deal. I think there are many residuals to OHS, and mental health is one of those. I, too, struggled through the first year a lot. And sadly, I found the cardiologist... Read more.

Shaun Bloodworth

Thanks Guys. It is hard but my small portion of positivity atm tells me, it will get better. I am having a break for 3 weeks doing the things I love, hopefully this will help. Appreciate the love.

Kimberly Eisenhut

I agree with everything said by everyone. I'm also struggling and can relate for sure. I'm 6 months out and still dealing with chronic complications. I've finally started cardiac rehab last week and it is helping. I just wish I had more people in my class, as about 6 others... Read more.

Shaun Bloodworth

Thanks for the input guys. I have had 3 weeks holidays doing everything what I love. First time back surfing, fishing the great barrier reef, mudcrabbing etc. I feel great on my return and didn't wake up this morning feeling sick with anxiety. Will see how things progress and I... Read more.